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HJ56 VSY

2006 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,729 mi
Last recorded72,729 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 VSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 72,729 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel cap/filler area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 71,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive fuel cap/filler area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,132 miles

Cooling fan noisey

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/R16 84v (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken from exhaust. System secure at test.

Some advanced corrosion to both near side and off side inner and outer sills

Fail 22 Dec 2016 66,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch to front of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Cooling fan noisey

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/R16 84v (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken from exhaust. System secure at test.

Some advanced corrosion to both near side and off side inner and outer sills

Fail 9 Dec 2016 66,106 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear axle mount bushes deteriorating.

Engine warning light displayed on dash

Exhaust system corroded and rear silencer mount bracket broken.

Front suspension struts top mounts rough when rotated.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,773 miles

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly split

Fail 25 Nov 2015 61,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and bush on rear of arm split (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly split

Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,160 miles

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

general corrosion on exhaust system

some corrosion on floor seams

Fail 4 Nov 2013 47,129 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs worn/lipped

general corrosion on exhaust system

some corrosion on floor seams

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 37,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 30,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,947 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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HJ56 VSY is a 2006 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ56 VSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ56 VSY is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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